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Meanings

Celtic Baby Names Meaning:

In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name Brendan is: Raven.

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Brendan is: Brave.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Brendan is: Flame.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Brendan is: Prince. Some scholars believe Brendan means 'stinking hair' Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot St Brendan founded a monastery at Clonfert in County Galway; then is said to have sailed across the Atlantic on a voyage of discovery.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Brendan is: Brave.

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